Article By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor

Additional bands revealed for the NEW ENGLAND STONER & DOOM FESTIVALthat’s set for this April 2018… we have more news about the lineup, as well as the VIP contest they had!

The New England Stoner & Doom Festival is scheduled to take place at Altones, in Jewett City, Connecticut, bringing us all a two-day blowout of massive riffs on the stoner coded weekend of the year, April 20th and 21st, 2018.

‘Gold’ Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 26th, via the NESD website here.The Gold tickets include the the Pre-Party and both full festival days. Other ticket options will be opened at a later time. Stay tuned…

The main event thus far includes a roster of acts representing Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, plus Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today brings us three confirmed bands, two from new states to add to this… Indiana and North Carolina!

BUT FIRST – In our last announcement, we mentioned a NESD Fest contest to be a VIP Team Member – it recently ended and a winner was chosen! John Metichecchia won himself a full NESD Fest Pass with a prize pack, and will be helping to post some NESD updates on their Facebook page and social media. Here is his first:

Greetings, fellow doomers. It is with distinct honor & pleasure that I make the following roster announcements for The New England Stoner & Doom Fest. From Raleigh, North Carolina, Demon Eye bring their highly skilled & unique blend of classic rock, proto-metal and traditional doom. Indianapolis, Indiana’s Void King, disciples of stoner doom n’ roll, come equipped with a plethora of almighty riffs to feast upon. Last but not least, Connecticut’s own Kings And Liars, will be showcasing their hard rock, metal, & post hardcore prowess for all to enjoy. – John Metichecchia

Looks like they found themselves a good VIP Team Member! Now, on to the bands… (Click any image to open photos and read some quick info about each band.)

There is also news that renowned artist and illustrator Brad Moore will be appearing at NESD, in addition to the bands and vendors.

The NESD Fest Pre-Party is set for April 19th, to proudly revel in Connecticut’s very own. The Pre-Party has four stoner rock and doom metal bands from the NE local scene coming together to warm you up for the blazing weekend of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 2018. Taking place at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT, the venue is just is a hop, trip, and bong hit away from Jewett City,